How To Spell crank?
How to Pronounce crank?
Correct pronunciation for the word "crank" is [kɹˈaŋk], [kɹˈaŋk], [k_ɹ_ˈa_ŋ_k].
Definition of crank
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An iron axis with a part bent like an elbow, for producing a horizontal or perpendicular motion by means of a rotary, or the contrary; any bend, turn, or winding; a sportive twisting or turning in speech; a caprice; an iron brace for various purposes.
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A bend or turn; a crinkle.
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A caprice.
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To break into bends, turns, or angles; to crinkle.
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To run in a winding course; to bend, wind, and turn; to crinkle.
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Liable to upset; crazy.
Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language By Nuttall, P.Austin
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What is the present tense of Crank?
What is the past tense of Crank?
What is the adverb for crank?
The adverb form of the word "crank" is "crankily".
What is the adjective for crank?
The adjective form of the word "crank" is "cranky".
Usage over time for crank:
This graph shows how "crank" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.
What is the plural form of crank?
The plural of the "crank" can be the "cranks".
What is the singular form of crank?
The singular of the "crank" can be the "crank".
Synonyms for Crank:
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n.
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- bearing ,
- ancillary ,
- carriage ,
- chamber ,
- ball bearing .
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- elbow ,
- brainstorm ,
- arm ,
- buffoonery ,
- bend .
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- cuckoo .
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adj.
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